Art History Reveals: Women in Sport
In the annals of history, sport has predominantly been perceived as a male endeavor, a bias that art’s historical narrative often mirrors. Yet,...
Nina Relf 5 February 2025
Art Forms
The Eighth Wonder of the World: Terracotta Army
When people mention the Terracotta Army, the first thing that comes to mind is the phrase “the eighth wonder of the world”. It is a symbol of...
Marina Kochetkova 3 February 2025
Masterpiece Story: Officer of the Hussars by Kehinde Wiley
Let’s talk about the Officer of the Hussars by Kehinde Wiley. Wiley is a Nigerian artist, based in New York, with studios in China and Senegal. He...
Joanna Kaszubowska 2 February 2025
6 Greatest Rococo Artists You Should Know
Rococo was the major art movement of the 18th century. Its main characteristics are lightness, decorativeness, and subjects from everyday life of the...
Anastasia Manioudaki 31 January 2025
Rococo Fans: Craft, Art, and Hidden Messages
Before air conditioning, women relied on fans to keep themselves fresh during the summer. The accessory became so popular during the 18th century...
Jimena Escoto 31 January 2025
Madame de Pompadour: The Queen of Arts in Portraits
Elvis Presley’s famous hairstyle was named after her, a French champagne glass is believed to have been modeled after her breast and, according to...
Magda Michalska 31 January 2025
5 Essential Facts About François Boucher
François Boucher (1703–1770) was a French artist well-known for his Rococo-style artworks. His paintigns are synonymous with the blossom of color...
Kateryna Martynova 31 January 2025
Apollo and Daphne in 5 Artworks
From Ancient Rome to the Renaissance and Rococo, the timeless appeal of the Apollo and Daphne myth spans centuries of artistic expression. The myth...
Anna Ingram 30 January 2025
Double, Double Toil and Trouble: Witches in Art and Modern Media
One of my favorite parts of the Halloween season is the scary and cult classic movies shown on repeat all month long. The fact is, we can actually...
Rachel Witte 30 January 2025
World Day Against Witch Hunts: A Burning Issue
On World Day Against Witch-Hunts, let's take a look at depictions of the witch in modern art, and pause to consider the women who still wait for justice after being falsely accused of witchcraft.
Candy Bedworth 30 January 2025
Hags and Slags? A History of Witchcraft in Art
Hold on to your broomstick as we fly through time to check out the delicious and diabolical witch in art history.
Candy Bedworth 30 January 2025
Top 10 Most Famous Chinese Paintings
With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It is also one of the most culturally unique...
Marina Kochetkova 29 January 2025
